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Limelight

1952Movie2 h 17 minG

DramaRomance
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic846.3Rotten Tomatoes88%90%

A moving, nostalgic romance movie about show business, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

The masterpiece of laughter and tears from the master of comedy!

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

Feels like

  • Melancholy Showbiz Drama
  • Chaplin Classic
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Hopeful Pathos
  • Ballet
  • Redemption
  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Inspiring Underdog Story

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Charlie Chaplin
Written by
Charlie Chaplin
Produced by
Charlie Chaplin
Music by
Charlie Chaplin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 16, 1952 · 2 h 17 min · G

Released
October 16, 1952
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Romance, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$900,000
Box office
$1 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

Death of the Hypotenuse, Downer Beginning, Oblivious Mockery +9

  • Death of the Hypotenuse
  • Downer Beginning
  • Oblivious Mockery
  • Twice Shy
  • Actor Allusion
  • The Alcoholic
  • Interrupted Suicide
  • Comforting Comforter
  • The Cameo
  • Talent Double
  • The Film of the Book
  • Match Cut

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Limelight?"

Questions about Limelight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Limelight?

HBO MaxKanopy

In the United States, Limelight streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 42 other countries.

Is Limelight worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 84).

Will Limelight make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Limelight good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Limelight use?

Death of the HypotenuseDowner BeginningOblivious MockeryTwice ShyActor AllusionThe AlcoholicInterrupted SuicideComforting ComforterThe CameoTalent DoubleThe Film of the BookMatch Cutand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Death of the Hypotenuse, Downer Beginning, and Oblivious Mockery.